Need some comfort info
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Need some comfort info
right now i'm riding on a cheap shocks and lowering springs set up and thinking about upgrading to something more comfortable because the set up i got is driving me crazy. Fill me in on whats the most comfortable daily driver setup
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Re: Need some comfort info (datflyboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by datflyboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea stock is a smooth ride i just want to ride low and smooth. i got GR2's and dropzone springs..tired of the banging every lil pothole</TD></TR></TABLE>
Incompatable goals.
A soft suspension requires suspension travel. A low ride height removes the travel.
If you just want a compromise, for looks and comfort, but giving up handling, you'd be best served with really progressive springs and large, soft, bumpstops. That way, you can be at a reasonable low height, and have adequate protection for bottoming out. You'll still have to go stiff than stock though, so no matter what it will feel stiffer.
My recommendation:
Koni Yellows, GC extended upper mounts (front and back), GC springs at something close to 400/200 rates, and keep a stock rear swaybar. Rear spring rate plays alot into ride feel, hence the "lower" rear rate (still close to a 75% increase over stock on an Integra). The front lacks suspension travel, hence needing the high rate (still only about 75% stiffer than stock). Set the ride height so the tires are flush, and avoid potholes, because you'll still bottom out the front with springs that "weak" on big hits (I'm running 400 front springs with flush tires and I've bottomed on occasion). Adjust spring rates for a 6th gen Civic, but that should work well for a 5th gen Civic or 3rd gen Integra. It will also help keep the factory understeer. I don't feel like working the math to see change in % for wheel rates, so adjust accordingly if you want to crunch the numbers (I forget the motion ratio).
edit: Or just go get airbags. That way you can drive at a more reasonable height, and park it slammed.
Incompatable goals.
A soft suspension requires suspension travel. A low ride height removes the travel.
If you just want a compromise, for looks and comfort, but giving up handling, you'd be best served with really progressive springs and large, soft, bumpstops. That way, you can be at a reasonable low height, and have adequate protection for bottoming out. You'll still have to go stiff than stock though, so no matter what it will feel stiffer.
My recommendation:
Koni Yellows, GC extended upper mounts (front and back), GC springs at something close to 400/200 rates, and keep a stock rear swaybar. Rear spring rate plays alot into ride feel, hence the "lower" rear rate (still close to a 75% increase over stock on an Integra). The front lacks suspension travel, hence needing the high rate (still only about 75% stiffer than stock). Set the ride height so the tires are flush, and avoid potholes, because you'll still bottom out the front with springs that "weak" on big hits (I'm running 400 front springs with flush tires and I've bottomed on occasion). Adjust spring rates for a 6th gen Civic, but that should work well for a 5th gen Civic or 3rd gen Integra. It will also help keep the factory understeer. I don't feel like working the math to see change in % for wheel rates, so adjust accordingly if you want to crunch the numbers (I forget the motion ratio).
edit: Or just go get airbags. That way you can drive at a more reasonable height, and park it slammed.
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